2024 Holiday Gift Guide - Orange County Community Foundation

Holiday GIFT GUIDE

2024

Table of Contents Akola

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Le Floret by Marlene

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ANGEL AID

17

MaxLove Project

20

Canine Companions

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Museum of Make Believe

04

Chance Theater

19

Newport Beach Balloons

13

Child Creativity Lab

09

ONEHOPE

14

Corazon de Vida

05

Pacific Marine Mammal Ctr.

11

Farmhouse Rescue

07

Purpose Jewelry

07

Find Your Anchor

08

Restoration Roasters

20

Findlay

11

Sackcloth & Ashes

15

Flavors from Afar

15

Sherman Library & Gardens

10

Frida Cinema

19

The Bicycle Tree

06

Homeboy Industries

08

The Cookie Branch

13

Intl. Medical Corps

18

The County Project

08

Krochet Kids

09

The Ecology Center

20

La Lumbre Co

12

Urban V's Coffee

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Shop items ranging from stylish apparel and jewelry to wine and sweet treats, all for a good cause.

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Museum of Make Believe Museum of Make Believe is dedicated to preserving the timeless art of storytelling within a uniquely creative environment unlike anything guests have seen before. Through entertaining and thought-provoking exhibits that offer a truly magical twist on the idea of seeing contemporary art, their dedicated staff and artists seek to inspire young and old alike with a warm feeling of something familiar and a reminder of childlike mystery; awakening feelings their guests may have forgotten and are longing to remember.

VISIT MUSEUM OF MAKE BELIEVE

BOOK LOCKET

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Akola Akola is a globally-inspired jewelry brand, creating beautiful designs to lift up and champion women around the world. The name means “she works” in a local Ugandan dialect. Akola provides life-changing job opportunities through vertically-integrated manufacturing, employing women in Uganda to make each Akola piece.

VISIT AKOLA HORN FLOWER EARRINGS

UNITY BRACELET

Corazon de Vida Corazón de Vida (CDV) Foundation was established in 1994, and provides support and services for more than 10 orphanages throughout Baja California, Mexico. CDV’s mission is to end child abandonment by breaking the cycle of poverty. The foundation coordinates volunteer bus visits from Southern California and brings more than 800 visitors a year.

VISIT CORAZON DE VIDA

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Canine Companions Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.

The essence of Canine Companion's program involves: breeding, raising and training service dogs; strategically matching the dogs with qualified applicants; providing long-term support services to ensure the success of each human-canine team; and providing all this free of charge.

VISIT CANINE COMPANIONS

The Bicycle Tree The Bicycle Tree is Orange County’s only nonprofit community bicycle center. Their mission is to equitably support bicyclists and build healthy bicyclefriendly communities in Orange County through activities, advocacy, and education.

VISIT THE BICYCLE TREE

QUALITY SECONDHAND BIKES

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Farmhouse Rescue Farmhouse Rescue is a non-profit community that has created a sanctuary for both animals and humans alike. They are rescuing animals from abuse and inhumane living conditions to provide them with a safe, secure, and loving forever home. All of their farm animals engage in Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) to heal humans in need. Their Guest of the Farm program invites individuals suffering from terminal illness, loss, depression, addiction and more to spend time loving and interacting with farm animals, making memories and friendships. The animals inspire their volunteers and guests to grow, develop, and give back to the community.

VISIT FARMHOUSE RESCUE

SUNFLOWER SUNSHINE T-SHIRT

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The County Project

Homeboy Industries

Find Your Anchor

The County Project focuses on telling the story of Orange County, California through art, fashion, culture and community. Their vision is to provide a platform for local creatives and trailblazers of different avenues to connect and network with like-minded individuals in OC.

Homeboy Industries is the world’s largest and most successful gangintervention, reentry, and rehab program. Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.

Find Your Anchor is a grassroots movement aimed at suicide prevention, awareness and education. The premise is that each person needs an anchor. "Establish an anchor — a dependable, stable, secure base that you can hold on to, one that keeps you firmly planted, no matter what winds or storms may come."

VISIT THE COUNTY PROJECT

VISIT HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES

VISIT FIND YOUR ANCHOR

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KEYCHAIN

CUSTOM EMBROIDERED STOCKING

THE TEDDY

STEAM KITS

Child Creativity Lab

Krochet Kids Since 2007, Krochet Kids intl. has been at the forefront of empowering artisans through transformative employment opportunities. Over the past decade, they have provided meaningful work to hundreds of individuals in Uganda and Peru, enabling them to craft a diverse range of gifts that give back to their communities. The meticulously crafted products, born from global collaboration between dedicated staff and teams, exemplify a sustainable cycle of empowerment and employment, enriching lives and fostering lasting change.

VISIT KROCHET KIDS

Child Creativity Lab was launched to recognize the importance of creativity to the future of our society. Since 2012, it has provided more than 100,000 children with the opportunities to explore their capacity for creativity. CCL challenges young children through hands-on workshops, use of recycling materials, pre-packaged STEAM education kits, and topnotch educators.

VISIT CHILD CREATIVITY LAB

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Sherman Library & Gardens In 1966 Arnold D. Haskell founded Sherman Library & Gardens, naming it after his mentor, Moses H. Sherman. Today Sherman Library & Gardens is a monument to Haskell’s dream of an educational and cultural center: a premier botanical garden and outstanding research library with collections related to the history of the Pacific Southwest. Sherman Library’s book collection encompasses more than 15,000 volumes and is also home to a collection of California Impressionist art, including works by William Wendt, Edgar Payne, Clarence Hinkle and Anna Hills.

VISIT SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS

SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS MEMBERSHIP

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Pacific Marine Mammal Center Pacific Marine Mammal Center inspires ocean stewardship through animal rescue and rehabilitation, marine mammal research, STEM education programs, and advocacy for a healthy ocean.

VISIT PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER

SPLISH SEA TURTLE

HEART TO HEART NECKLACE

Findlay Findlay designs timeless leather bags crafted mindfully with quality sustainable materials. Each bag is designed in their Los Angeles studio and handcrafted in small batches by our ethical factory partners in Italy. A portion of the profits are donated to liberate, educate and support victims of human trafficking.

VISIT FINDLAY

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ROOBIOS CHAI

CASA COLIMA CANDLE

La Lumbre Co

Urban V's Coffee As a part of the CIELO Community of entrepreneurs and a Blackowned business, Urban V's Coffee began as a passionate side-project and ultimately became a core business. An avid coffee enthusiast, Veronique Rae loved a good cup of coffee that reminded her of times making coffee with her grandfather and worked hard to learn more about brewing a cup that people would truly enjoy. Urban V's Coffee aims to take you, the home brewer or enthusiast on a journey through our world of coffee, community, and conversation.

VISIT URBAN V'S COFFEE

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La Lumbre Co is a member of the CIELO Community of entrepreneurs. Their candles are made with the highest quality of all-natural coco creme beeswax blend with aromas inspired by Mexico. All purchases include a ready-touse noir matchbook.

Their detailed, smallbatch process provides personality and charm with every hand-poured candle.

VISIT LA LUMBRE CO

Le Floret by Marlene

The Cookie Branch

Newport Beach Balloons

Le Floret by Marlene is a member of the CIELO Community of entrepreneurs. Driven by a commitment to her family and an ardent love for floral design, Marlene pours hard work and passion into every arrangement she creates. Her journey is marked by continuous learning and growth, as she embraces innovative ideas and inspiration from her loyal customers.

Elevate your next event with the delightful charm of organic cookies from The Cookie Branch. This CIELO Community entrepreneur crafts exquisite, seasonal flavors that bring a touch of elegance to any gathering. Let The Cookie Branch's artisanal treats make your celebrations memorable with a taste of indulgence and creativity.

As a CIELO Community entrepreneur, Newport Beach Balloons by Nancy specializes in captivating balloon artistry. From exquisite balloon bouquets to organic balloon arches, Nancy transforms any event into a memorable experience with her imaginative decorations, bringing a touch of magic to your celebrations.

VISIT LE FLORET BY MARLENE

VISIT THE COOKIE BRANCH

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT

VISIT NEWPORT BEACH BALLOONS

BALLOON DECOR

ORGANIC COOKIES

ONEHOPE ONEHOPE was founded by eight friends with a vision: to create exceptional products that inspire people to indulge while doing good. Today, ONEHOPE is one of the largest direct-to-consumer wineries in the world and has proudly donated over $10 million to local and global causes. The company supports global health care, provides meals for children, offers life-saving vaccines and provided forever homes to shelter animals.

Gifts include wine, coffee, sauces, and other accessories.

VISIT ONEHOPE

GOLD SHIMMER SPARKLING BRUT

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DO & PEYAZA

Flavors from Afar At Flavors from Afar, private events go beyond dining, offering immersive cultural experiences led by refugee and immigrant chefs. Each dish shares a story, connecting guests to global traditions.

They offer hands-on culinary workshops, themed dinners, traditional art and music performances, and regional coffee or tea ceremonies.

VISIT FLAVORS FROM AFAR

LEGACY TÓ AŁTS'ÍÍSÍ (LITTLE WATER) BLANKET

Sackcloth & Ashes Sackcloth & Ashes seeks to highlight grassroots organizations creating solutions for helping the homeless. For every blanket purchased, they give a blanket to your local homeless shelter Shop their full range of intentionally designed, responsibly made blankets, perfect for your home or travels.

VISIT SACKCLOTH & ASHES

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COASTAL CHOKER

Purpose Jewelry Purpose Jewelry programs support women and girls through a safe, loving workplace community, where girls and women escaping human trafficking gain economic freedom, access to education, quality healthcare, and a place to belong. 100% of proceeds go to our non-profit, International Sanctuary, to provide each artisan with fair wages, education & holistic care.

VISIT PURPOSE JEWELRY

WATER BOTTLE

ANGEL AID Based in California and operating globally, ANGEL AID currently supports over 15,000 rare disease families across 33 countries, with plans to connect and educate 3.5 million Raregivers™ by 2026.

ANGEL AID provides mental health and wellness services through sustainable psychosocial training, transformative retreats, and a caregiver network.

VISIT ANGEL AID

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International Medical Corps A preeminent first responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those struck by conflict, disaster and disease, working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for selfreliance. After the emergency has passed and disaster-relief effort has ended, they shift from emergency medical response to long-term medical support and training. They provide resources and training to help local staff provide a range of services— including healthcare, food, water and sanitation support—to their communities.

VISIT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS

ARTISAN CRAFTED CARDIGAN

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Frida Cinema The Frida Cinema is dedicated to enriching, connecting, and educating communities through the art of cinema. As a community-based, mission-driven cinema, we are proud to serve as a partner for fellow cultural, nonprofit, and educational organizations in Santa Ana and neighboring areas.

VISIT FRIDA CINEMA

FRIDA CINEMA GIFT CARD

Chance Theater GIFT

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Chance Theater is dedicated to the creation of exciting theatrical experiences, taking artistic risks, and collaborating with gifted and diverse artists on passionate and provocative plays and musicals.

Our mission is to contribute to a more connected, compassionate, and creative community.

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VISIT CHANCE THEATER

CHANCE THEATER GIFT CERTIFICATE

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The Ecology Center

MaxLove Project

Restoration Roasters

The Ecology Center is founded on the belief everyone should have access to the tools, knowledge, and skills that promote healthy communities in the 21st century.

As the only organic farm left in Orange County, you can support their farm sustainability efforts through purchasing pantry items, textiles, or even subscriptions to their Harvest Boxes.

Founded in 2011, MaxLove Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to increase quality of life and reduce health risks for families surviving childhood cancer and related rare diseases.

Their mission is to change the odds when families are empowered to be active partners in their child’s healing.

Restoration Roasters expertly trains men and women with viable job skills for independent living while providing you with a delicious cup of coffee. When you purchase a bag of Restoration Roasters, 100% of the net proceeds support the work of Orange County Rescue Mission.

VISIT THE ECOLOGY CENTER

VISIT MAXLOVE PROJECT

VISIT RESTORATION ROASTERS

LOCALLY PRODUCED HONEY CRUNCH

COOKBOOK

HAND-UP BLEND

Gift of Giving Have a Donor Advised Fund at OCCF? Spread the gift of philanthropy this holiday season and present an OCCF Gift of Giving Certificate. The Gift of Giving Certificate can be awarded in any dollar amount so that the recipient can give to a nonprofit of their choosing. Spread love & philanthropy!

Request your certificate by contacting Thomas Moore at tmoore@oc-cf.org or 949-553-4202 ext 234 .

CONTACT OCCF TO REQUEST

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